Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Bugs
Allergy
Constipation
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Rose
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
गुलाब
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Rose
In French
Lotus Sacré
Se leva
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Rosa
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Rosa
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Róża
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Rose
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Rose Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Rose are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Rose
Care of Sacred Lotus and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.